Upward the flames – Wexford Opera Festival opens 74th edition with performance of Verd
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Silversea releases largest ever cruise programme of 414 voyages on 12 ships for 2027-28
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Royal Caribbean’s July 2026 newbuild Legend of the Seas will feature two storey casino
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Aergo Capital acquires two Boeing 737-800
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Waterford council CEO Sean McKeown updates tourism leaders on county’s attractions
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‘Team welfare should be a priority’ – Kat Brogan of Scotland’s Mercat Tours at AVEA Conference
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Wine capital of Ireland – Opening event at Visitor Attractions conference in Waterford
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Data-Driven Tourism: an update for the industry from the Cliffs of Moher
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After the smoke has cleared: surviving crisis, a tale from Bristol as told to the AVEA conference
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MSC World Asia to offer larger Yacht Club suites with sundeck, pool and grill
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IAA finalises Dublin Airport’s Summer 2026 capacity
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Waterford Treasures to host free Memories of the Emergency conference
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Germany’s Eurowings to close Dortmund base
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AVEA signs up 15 new visitor attractions to membership
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Air France partners with French pâtissier Yann Couvreur for desserts
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Celebrity Cruises reveals entertainment lineup for Xcel
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Aircraft Finance Germany appoints Shiekuma Gemade Executive Vice President
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Chef Kevin Burke reveals culinary takeover at Castlemartyr on November 27
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Mayo proposes airport SDZ to support aviation industries
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DIGITRIPS appoints Patrick Lemaire as Deputy CEO
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ONYX partners with Thai farmers to source sustainable ingredients
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Details released of Children’s Samhain Tour at Glasnevin Cemetery
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Government prepares to approve €1.2m exit package for Kenny Jacobs
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Unite union calls October 30 strike for Aer Lingus Manchester based cabin crew
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Testing begins for Universal’s ‘Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift’ roller coaster
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Pets on flights to be covered by lost baggage rules after European court ruling
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Dublin Court blocks Russia’s GTLK from enforcing Singapore award against AerCap
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IndiGo finalises firm order for 30 additional A350-900
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Madagascar Airlines reassures Dublin-based lessor about safety of aircraft
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Boeing takeover of Spirit Aerosystems approved by European Commission (including Belfast sell-off)
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